Flight Centre Travel Group’s specialist SME division of Corporate Traveller has announced the launch of ‘Trip Proposals’ in Melon, a revolutionary feature set to transform how corporate travel arrangers manage trip options for business travellers.
Trip Proposals in Melon streamlines the process for Travel Arrangers, such as executive assistants and office managers, to build and share comprehensive travel plans.
Arrangers can easily select preferred flights and accommodations, creating a detailed travel plan that is directly emailed to the traveller. This personalised summary includes visual elements and all key details, allowing travellers to view options without logging in.
Once confirmation is provided, arrangers can then book directly from the saved plan with ease.
“Every step we take in the technology world leads to an even better experience for our customers across the Northern Hemisphere on the Melon platform – Trip Proposals is no different to this,” said Tom Walley, Global Managing Director, Corporate Traveller.
“We aim to automate the ordinary so that we can deliver the extraordinary in a refreshed way, and with Trip Proposals, businesses can expect enhanced productivity and smoother travel planning.
“The innovative feature reduces time spent on planning and minimises duplication with its direct planning-to-confirmation booking processes.
“It also delivers a polished and professional view of travel options to travellers, ensuring all necessary details are shown in a single, accessible communication format, enhancing convenience and clarity.”
The introduction of Trip Proposals marks a significant advancement in corporate travel, improving both the arranger and traveller experience by offering autonomy and streamlined processes.
“It also represents a meaningful step forward in corporate travel, improving both the arranger and traveller experience through greater autonomy and streamlined processes,” Walley said.
“It showcases our innovative approach to travel management technologies, gently influencing industry standards for trip coordination and execution.
“Businesses aiming to refine their travel management practices will find Trip Proposals in Melon a valuable asset, offering enhanced interactivity that creates a smooth and efficient experience for both arrangers and travellers.”
An Executive Assistant praised the new feature.
“You can book flights for multiple people just by adding them to the proposal and then clicking on their names to complete the booking, which makes (arranging groups) so much easier.
“If booking for multiple travellers, it saves that amount of time for every traveller because… You are not re-inputting information. Often when colleagues are booking for more than, say, three people, they would go via our agent, but now there is no need to do that. It saves us money as well as time.”
